Anonymous
07/29/2022 09:21
Subject: middle school backpack recommendation
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:As a parent of a boy who is in 9th grade and a daughter who is currently in middle school, I strongly suggest letting him pick it out and not buy anything as a surprise present. Mine had definite ideas of what they wanted when they started middle school. Both wanted solid color Jansport backpacks in a really plain color, which honestly surprised me.
Hah. I have tried this, which is why it will make a better gift. He will simply grab the first bag he sees, and get annoyed w/my suggestions that we consider features (waterproof, laptop sleeve, water bottle sleeve, reflective tape, etc.). But thank you! I'm glad it works for your kids
With my kid who does this, I normally pick out 3 options and just show him those and ask him to pick from that.
That’s what I did. I narrowed the options and let him pick from there.
Anonymous
07/28/2022 20:37
Subject: Re:middle school backpack recommendation
Another recommendation for Northface. A bit pricier than most (around $100, IIRC), but it,’s well-made, my kid has had no complaints, and their warranty is decent.
Anonymous
07/20/2022 10:04
Subject: middle school backpack recommendation
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:As a parent of a boy who is in 9th grade and a daughter who is currently in middle school, I strongly suggest letting him pick it out and not buy anything as a surprise present. Mine had definite ideas of what they wanted when they started middle school. Both wanted solid color Jansport backpacks in a really plain color, which honestly surprised me.
Hah. I have tried this, which is why it will make a better gift. He will simply grab the first bag he sees, and get annoyed w/my suggestions that we consider features (waterproof, laptop sleeve, water bottle sleeve, reflective tape, etc.). But thank you! I'm glad it works for your kids
With my kid who does this, I normally pick out 3 options and just show him those and ask him to pick from that.
Anonymous
07/20/2022 10:02
Subject: middle school backpack recommendation
Anonymous wrote:As a parent of a boy who is in 9th grade and a daughter who is currently in middle school, I strongly suggest letting him pick it out and not buy anything as a surprise present. Mine had definite ideas of what they wanted when they started middle school. Both wanted solid color Jansport backpacks in a really plain color, which honestly surprised me.
Hah. I have tried this, which is why it will make a better gift. He will simply grab the first bag he sees, and get annoyed w/my suggestions that we consider features (waterproof, laptop sleeve, water bottle sleeve, reflective tape, etc.). But thank you! I'm glad it works for your kids
Anonymous
07/20/2022 08:51
Subject: middle school backpack recommendation
I posted something similar a few weeks ago. The North Face was recommended by several posters. I ended up buying the North Face Recon. DC loves it. It's cool looking and well made too.
Anonymous
07/19/2022 20:46
Subject: middle school backpack recommendation
LL Bean, please let him pick it out.
Anonymous
07/19/2022 20:23
Subject: middle school backpack recommendation
Anonymous wrote:As a parent of a boy who is in 9th grade and a daughter who is currently in middle school, I strongly suggest letting him pick it out and not buy anything as a surprise present. Mine had definite ideas of what they wanted when they started middle school. Both wanted solid color Jansport backpacks in a really plain color, which honestly surprised me.
Agree
Anonymous
07/19/2022 20:23
Subject: middle school backpack recommendation
Jansport
Anonymous
07/19/2022 14:52
Subject: middle school backpack recommendation
Ask other kids at the middle school. The norm at my kid's school is a binder carrier not a backpack.
Anonymous
07/19/2022 11:49
Subject: middle school backpack recommendation
Jan sport is classic
Anonymous
07/19/2022 11:46
Subject: middle school backpack recommendation
The kid needs to pick it out. You'd be surprised what they are picky about when it comes to backpacks.
Anonymous
07/19/2022 11:19
Subject: middle school backpack recommendation
Adidas, Nike or under armor
Anonymous
07/19/2022 10:58
Subject: middle school backpack recommendation
As a parent of a boy who is in 9th grade and a daughter who is currently in middle school, I strongly suggest letting him pick it out and not buy anything as a surprise present. Mine had definite ideas of what they wanted when they started middle school. Both wanted solid color Jansport backpacks in a really plain color, which honestly surprised me.
Anonymous
07/19/2022 10:46
Subject: middle school backpack recommendation
Boy, average size. I'd like to get him a cool new backpack for a gift. Reflective tape of some type, somewhere on the bag would be ideal as he walks most place. In some sports, but has separate bags for other gear as necessary.